H&S Specialist
About The Position
The Health and Safety (H&S) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety programs for manufacturing operations. The role conducts risk assessments, workplace inspections, safety audits, and incident investigations; recommends and tracks corrective actions; and works with management and employees to promote safety awareness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The position also supports wastewater treatment and environmental compliance, including wastewater operations, sampling, testing, records, and permits. It assists with hazardous waste handling and documentation, inspections, training, spill prevention, and environmental incident response.
Requirements
- Occupational Health and Safety certifications or training, such as NEBOSH or OSHA.
- At least 3 years of health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations applicable to manufacturing.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds consistently and stand for more than 4 hours a day.
- Willingness to work around chemicals and use appropriate PPE.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced certification such as ASP, CSP, or CIH.
- Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and sustainability practices in manufacturing.
- Proficiency with safety management software and data analysis tools.
- Experience leading safety training programs and workshops.
- Membership in ASSP.
- CPR/First Aid Trainer certification, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures tailored to manufacturing operations.
- Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; document findings and recommend, implement, and track corrective and preventive measures.
- Complete required OSHA reporting.
- Provide employees and management with training and guidance on health and safety practices and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the Safety Captains committee.
- Participate in monthly Delaware Safety Council meetings and complete annual trainings required by the Bureau of Worker’s Compensation.
- Assist HR and the TPA with workers’ compensation case management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into operational processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and support daily wastewater treatment operations for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
- Support wastewater sampling, testing, recordkeeping, and permit-required reporting.
- Assist with operation, inspection, and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment and systems.
- Assist in maintaining environmental compliance documentation, permits, manifests, and regulatory records.
- Support compliant handling, labeling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.
- Inspect hazardous waste accumulation areas and maintain hazardous waste inventories, manifests, and disposal records.
- Train employees in hazardous waste handling, spill response, and environmental compliance.
- Participate in spill prevention, emergency response, and environmental incident investigations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Company-matched 401(k) plan.
- Quarterly incentive bonuses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid facility shutdown in December.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
